Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Respondent: TADPOLES AND TOADS, INC., D/B/A TADPOLES AND TOAD CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER AND CAROLYN BALL-PRIDE
Judges: BARBARA J. STAROS
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Filed: May 02, 2011
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, July 11, 2011.
Latest Update: Dec. 26, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
IN THE MATTER OF Certified Mail 7009 3410 0001 6527 9031
A Civil Penalty Against Return Receipt Requested
Tadpoles & Toads, Inc. d/b/a
Tadpoles & Toad Childcare Learning Center
6902 Lillian Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Department has imposed a Civil Penalty in the amount
of Sixty Dollars ($ 60.00), against Tadpoles & Toads, Inc. d/b/a Tadpoles & Toad Childcare
Learning Center. As grounds for the imposition of this penalty, the Department states the
following:
1. The State of Florida, Department of Children and Families (DCF) has
jurisdiction over this matter by virtue of the provisions of Sections 402.301 — 402.319, Florida
Statutes.
2. The Respondent, Tadpoles & Toads, Inc., is licensed to operate Tadpoles & Toads
Childcare Learning Center -License # C04DU0456, located at 6902 Lillian Road, Jacksonville,
Florida,32211as a Child Care Facility in compliance with Chapter 402, Florida Statutes (F.S.),
and Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C), Rule 65C-22.
Violation
3. During an inspection on March 25, 2011, a DCF Licensing Counselor
determined that:
Documentation of a DH Form 680 Florida Certification of Immunization was missing for a child
(Z.E.).
4. FAC Rule 65C-22.006 (2) (c), states, the childcare facility is responsible for obtaining
for each child in care, a current, complete, and properly executed Florida Certification of
Immunization Form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680 (July 2001), or Religious Exemption
Immunization Form, DH 681 (May 1999), which are incorporated herein by reference, from the
custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the
local county health department. Immunizations received out of state are acceptable, however,
Filed May 2, 2011 2:16 PM Division of Administrative Hearings
immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization Form and must
be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida. If the custodial parents or legal
guardians fail to provide the documentation required in paragraph (a) or (c) above within 30
days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. Pursuant to
the Florida Administrative Code Rule 65C-22.006 (2) (c), this is a Class 3 violation. This same
Class 3 violation was previously cited on April 15, 2009, July 28, 2010 and November 17, 2010.
Pursuant to the Child Care Facility Standards Classification Summary, CF-FSP Form 5316,
Item #57-Children’s immunization, the fine for this fourth Class 3 violation is $30.00.
Violation-l
5. During an inspection on March 25, 2011, a DCF Licensing Counselor
determined that:
Documentation of DH 3040 (June 2002) Student Health Examination Form was missing for
child (Z.E.)
6. FAC Rule 65C-22.006 (2) (a), states, the childcare facility is responsible for
obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health
Examination Form DH 3040 (June 2002) from the parent or legal guardian or a statement by
authorized professionals that indicates the result of the components of the Student Health
Examination form are included in the health examination. The Student Health shall be
completed by a person given authority to perform health examinations. The Student Health
Examination or the signed statement is valid for two (2) years from the date the physical was
performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the
facility. The childcare facility is also responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current ,
complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization Form Part A-1, B, or C,
DH 680 (July 2001), or Religious Exemption Immunization Form, DH 681 (May 1999), which are
incorporated herein by reference, from the custodial parent or legal guardian. if the custodial
parents or legal guardians fail to provide this documentation within 30 days of enrollment, the
facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. Pursuant to the Florida Administrative
Code Rule 65C-22.006 (2) (a), this is a Class 3 violation. This same Class 3 violation was
previously cited on August 5, 2009, July 28, 2010 and November 17, 2010. Pursuant to the
Child Care Facility Standards Classification Summary, CF-FSP Form 5316, Item # 57-
Children’s immunization, the fine for this fourth Class 3 violation is $30.00.
7. The above referenced violation constitutes grounds to levy this Civil Penalty
pursuant to ss.402.310(1)(a) and 402.310(4), Florida Statutes as the above referenced conduct
of Respondent constitutes a violation of the minimum standards, rules and regulations for the
operation of a Child Care Facility.
8. Payment of money order or cashier’s check for this fine can be made directly to the
Department of Children and Family Services. The mailing address is: 5920 Arlington
Expressway, P.O. Box 2417, Jacksonville, FL. 32231, Attention: Child Care Licensure.
9. Failure to pay the fine imposed in this Administrative Complaint will result in an
automatic non-renewal of the license referenced above.
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER CHAPTER 120, FLORIDA STATUTES
IF YOU BELIEVE THE DEPARTMENT'S DECISION IS IN ERROR, YOU MAY REQUEST AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING TO CONTEST THE DECISION. YOUR REQUEST FOR AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 21
CALENDAR DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE. FAILURE TO REQUEST AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING WITHIN THE 21 DAYS PROVIDED SHALL CONSTITUTE A
WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO A HEARING.
You may submit your request for an administrative hearing to the Department at the following
addresses:
David Tucker Gregory D. Venz, Agency Clerk
Chief Legal Counsel Department of Children & Families
Department of Children & Families Office of the General Counsel
P.O. Box 2417 1323 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 1, Suite 407
Jacksonville, FL. 32231-0083 Tallahassee, FL. 32301
Please note that a request for an administrative hearing must comply with section 120.569(2)
(c), Florida Statutes, and Rules 28-106.201(2), Florida Administrative Code. Those provisions,
when read together, require a petition for administrative hearing to include:
(a) The name and address of each agency affected and each
agency's file or identification number, if known;
(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner; the
name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's
representative, if any, which shall be the address for service
purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation
of how the petitioner's substantial interests will be affected by the
agency determination;
(c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the
agency decision;
(d) A statement of all disputed issues of material facts. If there are
none, the petition must so indicate;
(e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the
specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or
modification of the agency's proposed action;
(f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner
contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s
proposed action; and
(g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely
the action petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the
agency's proposed action.
Section 120.569, Florida Statutes, and rule 28-106.201(4), Florida Administrative Code, require
that a petition to be dismissed if it is not in substantial compliance with the requirements above.
Pursuant to section 120.573, Florida Statutes, the Department advises that formal mediation is
not available for this administrative complaint. However, the Department may consider
proposals to resolve the complaint without a formal hearing.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
DEPARTMENT-OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Pamela Buckham l
Safety Program Manager
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with ss. 120.60(3), Florida Statutes (2005), this adMeay of April, 2011.
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Docket for Case No: 11-002215
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jul. 11, 2011 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Jul. 08, 2011 |
Notice of Settlement and Voluntary Dismissal filed.
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May 18, 2011 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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May 18, 2011 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for July 11, 2011; 9:30 a.m.; Jacksonville and Tallahassee, FL).
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May 03, 2011 |
Initial Order.
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May 02, 2011 |
Request for Administrative Hearing filed.
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May 02, 2011 |
Notice (of Agency referral) filed.
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May 02, 2011 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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